5 Days Marangu Route
offering sleeping huts and is one of the most popular paths to the summit.
- Dinner (if arrival is early)
- 85% Success Rate
- 3/5 Scenic Rating
- Mountain Huts
- Best Time :- January-March
Route Overview
The Marangu Route is the oldest and most established route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Often called the ‘Coca-Cola’ route due to its popularity, it’s the only path offering mountain hut accommodations instead of camping. This makes it an excellent choice for climbers who prefer the comfort of sleeping in beds. The route approaches from the southeast and is known for its gradual ascent, though it has a slightly lower success rate due to the shorter acclimatization time.
- Only route with sleeping huts
- Gradual, steady ascent profile
- Same ascent and descent path
- Most established trail infrastructure
- Beautiful rainforest section
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax at the lodge, enjoy the gardens, or take an optional Arusha town tour. Your guide will brief you about the safari adventure ahead.
- Dinner (if arrival is early)
- Lodge/Hotel in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers, especially during the dry season. Expect to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various bird species.
Picnic lunch inside the park. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Lodge in Karatu
Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing en route as you enter the endless plains of the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration.
Afternoon game drive exploring the central Serengeti (Seronera area), known for year-round wildlife and predators.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Safari Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early morning game drive in Serengeti to spot predators during their most active hours. After brunch, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with wildlife viewing en route. Arrive in the late afternoon at your lodge on the crater rim with stunning views of the crater floor.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Lodge on Ngorongoro Rim / Karatu
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha
After early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and possibly the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before ascending and driving back to Arusha.
Drop-off at your hotel or transfer to the airport for departure.
- Breakfast, Lunch
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What's Included
- All park entry fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals as mentioned (B, L, D)
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Government taxes and VAT
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (telephone, souvenirs)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks (unless specified)
- Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village visit, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
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